North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries announced this week that the 2020 recreational flounder season will be Aug. 16 through Sept. 30 for internal and ocean waters of the state.
News Briefs
EPA: Criminal PFAS Investigations Underway
The Environmental Protection Agency says it has multiple criminal investigations underway concerning pollution from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Surf City Set For Mountains To Sea Trail Event
Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, a nonprofit organization that builds, maintains, protects and promotes the statewide Mountains-to-Sea Trail, is set to hold its annual Gathering of Friends March 26-29 in Surf City.
State Environmental Commission to Meet
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission will discuss water quality standards and classifications during its meeting March 4-5 at the Archdale Building in Raleigh.
Call By Friday For Farm Conservation Program
Farmers and private landowners interested in the Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency’s Conservation Reserve Program signup for 2020 must make an offer of acres or schedule an appointment to do so by Friday.
Plaques to Honor Disinterred Blacks
New Bern officials, in partnership with concerned residents, are set to place historical plaques in two city cemeteries to recognize a dozen African Americans who were disinterred from Cedar Grove Cemetery during the early 1900s.
Symposium to Focus on Reconstruction in NC
The North Carolina Maritime Museum in Southport is set to host a symposium April 4 on North Carolina and South Carolina during Reconstruction.
Rodanthe Bridge Project Meeting March 5
State transportation officials are hosting an informational meeting on the Rodanthe “jug handle” bridge project 6-8 p.m. March 5 Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Center in Rodanthe.
State Funds Infrastructure Resiliency Projects
Gov. Roy Cooper announced Wednesday that $166 million in loans and grants will go to help pay for 88 critical drinking water and wastewater projects, including a handful of projects on the coast.
Commissioner Offers Update on Recovery
Hyde County Commissioner Tom Pahl, who represents Ocracoke, expressed his gratitude to the Outer Banks Community Foundation Thursday for its Hurricane Dorian relief efforts.
Be Prepared for Winter Weather: Governor
Gov. Roy Cooper is urging North Carolinians to be prepared for the winter storm expected to hit the state late Thursday into early Friday.
Winter Storm Expected Late Thursday
The National Weather Service expects eastern N.C. to receive as much as 4 to 6 inches of snow beginning Thursday evening and will most likely affect the Friday morning commute.
Oyster Roast Fundraiser Set for March 14
Coastal Carolina Riverwatch, Crystal Coast Waterkeeper, and White Oak New Riverkeeper Alliance are hosting March 14 an oyster roast fundraiser at Capt. Bob Beck’s Marina Cafe in Jacksonville.
Oyster Trail Workshops Welcome Feedback
The team developing the proposed North Carolina Oyster Trail is hosting workshops in Wilmington and Morehead City to receive feedback on the project and share information with potential partners.
HOA OK’d to Dredge Primary Nursery Area
The Coastal Resources Commission granted a variance Wednesday to the Shinn Creek Estates Homeowners Association in Wilmington to perform dredging in a primary nursery area.
State Seeks Florence Recovery Funds Input
The public can submit comments until 5 p.m. March 8 to Rebuild NC on a draft plan to use close to $550 million in federal funds to implement disaster recovery programs throughout areas impacted by the storm.
